摘要
目的: 了解城市居民的自杀流行学情况。 方法: 调查长沙市南区1987~1997 年人群自杀的流行学特征。 结果: 长沙市南区人群 11 年间平均自杀率为55/10 万。在1990~1997 年 8 年间, 自杀率有上升趋势 (y= 4478+ 0664x, P< 0001)。从自杀率的年龄分布看, 存在两个高峰, 25~34 岁青年组及 65 岁以上老年组, 65 岁以上老年人自杀率 (183/10 万) 为平均自杀率的3~4 倍。男女自杀率比例为 09∶1。自杀方法以服毒、上吊、跳楼为主。自杀原因则以家庭、婚姻纠纷以及精神疾病为主。 结论: 社会经济环境可对自杀率起有重要作用。
Objective:To study the epidemiology of completed suicide in the Southern District of Changsha City in order to provide scientific data for prevention of suicide and further research. Method:The official death statistics were examined for the period 1987 1997. Results:There was a slight increase in suicide rate in the recent years with a mean of 5 5 per 100,000.Two peak age groups stood out:25 34 and 65 or over. The rate among the elderly was three to four times the overall mean figure. The male to female ratio was 0 9∶1.Common methods used included poisoning,hanging and jumping. Conclusion:The increase in suicide rate in recent years may reflect the role or socio economic development in triggering off the phenomenon of suicide.
出处
《临床精神医学杂志》
1999年第4期196-198,共3页
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
基金
美国中华医学基金会基金